Tottenham Rodrygo transfer latest as 'initial proposal' made for Real Madrid star

Tottenham have reportedly launched a bid to sign Real Madrid star Rodrygo with Son Heung-min set to leave the club this summer. The Loc Blancos star has repeatedly been linked with a move away from the Santiago Bernabéu, with Arsenal also among the clubs said to be monitoring his status.

The Brazil international, who looks set to leave the Spanish capital, has been linked with a number of clubs in the Premier League. Rodrygo has fallen down the pecking order under new manager Xabi Alonso.

Arsenal and Liverpool had emerged as interested parties, but they now appear to be focusing on completing other deals - leaving Tottenham free to make a potential swoop.

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According to Spanish newspaper Marca, Los Blancos have received enquiries from several clubs seeking information about his price tag. Agents close to Spurs are said to have already submitted an initial proposal to Real and are now 'awaiting a response'

With Son set to join MLS side Los Angeles FC after Spurs’ pre-season clash in South Korea, Thomas Frank will be eager to find a replacement. However, their reported interest in Rodrygo is complicated by competition from Chelsea, despite the Blues already signing Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens and reported interest in Xavi Simons.

The report adds that their strategy is to continue offloading players while making signings without restraint.

Marc Guiu and Nicolas Jackson are expected to depart, and Rodrygo is reputedly seen as a reinforcement who could elevate the team further following the momentum gained from their Club World Cup win over PSG.

As for Arsenal, their focus has shifted to Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze. football.london understands that Eze remains a key target before the transfer window closes, with discussions already held with the player’s camp. The Palace talisman is said to be keen on the move, and personal terms are not believed to be an issue

Currently, Spurs have Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus available in that position. Frank was recently asked about the dilemma he faces in that position, and his response offered insight into how he plans to utilise certain players.

"I think first and foremost, I think it’s important that we have some depth in the squad," he said in a press conference last week. "Richarlison, I see him more as a striker that can also play to the side.

"Mathys Tel is a winger but can also play as a striker. We need different skillsets. "Some of them have ball carrying skills, some of them are very good at pressing players, so that's it."

Football.london understands that reports linking Rodrygo with a move to Spurs are wide of the mark.